This is my absolute most favorite bakery. So this is my ode to the bakery and Dom, who is a gem of…read morean employee there. I've been a customer of almost 10 years and have been obsessed since they first opened their doors at a different location. I literally live an hour away without traffic and even longer with traffic, but I make sure to stop by or send someone else to get it for me at least once a month or more. I love the amazing cakes that are so delicious and unique but on top of that, it is Asian owned, LGBTQ supporting, etc. A lot has changed since their little storefront with no seating. The bakery is now a full on cafe and I'm so happy to see how much they've grown and how successful they are. And while it is glorious, I will say I miss the sweet neighborhood charm and great customer service it used to have. Getting in touch with the bakery through phone or text can be tough and to be honest, sometimes one of the people working there is kind of...very mean. It had me questioning if I should keep coming back. I just love this bakery so much though and being raised by parents that had a small food business, I can't help but want to support. I had a particularly difficult last minute request for the bakery a few weeks ago and I was reminded why this place is so great. It had been YEARS since I made this specific request, which was an order for a slice of cake for every flavor and a cupcake for every flavor. This is a BIG and time consuming request, especially if it's last minute. Unfortunately I come to the city whenever the traffic isn't atrocious, so it's always last minute. Dom absolutely pulled through though. Even though there were other employees there (I saw two others but one disappeared and then another male was kind of walking around the cafe and such), Dom took this giant request and fulfilled it himself. The other gentleman (not the mean person previously mentioned) was actually who I made the request to, but he told Dom to do it. I was kind of confused why they didn't do it together but idk, maybe the other guy isn't allowed to handle food? Who knows. Regardless, this request obviously took a long time and the line was getting longer; people were getting a little restless but Dom stayed calm but was swift. I swear he was moving faster than most people in the industry could with a cake knife like that. He was not impatient or rude to me at all. He was just there to do his job as fast and well as possible. It's so rare to see that type of work ethic. He is also so obviously proud of the bakery and the food they serve which makes you feel good about being a patron there. So although I continue to have an unpleasant experience with one particular employee there, Dom keeps my love for this bakery alive. He reminds me of what this bakery was like when they first opened their doors. I hope Dom is cherished there and I bet he is considering his work ethic. I will continue to support this bakery and I recommend everyone else to support as well. It may not be that small little shop anymore but Dom is a reminder of the heart of the place.

I've been to Jennivee's twice now and I also got my college graduation cake from here last year for…read morepick-up! They did a beautiful job. For my graduation cake, I chose the tres leches and it was so creamy, moist, and delicious. I basically ate half of the cake by myself lol. This most recent time, I needed a snack and wanted something sweet. Everything here looks amazing and I'm sure tastes amazing too, so it's hard to choose. I chose to get the berry chantilly cake slice since it was a hot day, and it was the perfect refreshing treat! It was soooo good.

Degaulle Dai says the sesame cookie is excellent…read more Perfect place for little treats to bring back to friend. Cozy, warm lighting, but only bar space along the window to have you treats. The place is open late, which is convenient. All the staff are attentive and the place was prepped and cleaned for service the next day too.

This is a staple if you visit chinatown in Chicago. It has fast service and the workers are all…read moresweeter than sugar, and has wonderful atmosphere to it. It was incredibly bustling, which was ambient and also a sign that the pastries here would be good. The egg tart I had was the perfect amount of flakiness and wasn't too sweet. The texture reminds me of flan. There is a wide selection of bakery items to choose from, so I reccomend you try mutiple. It is worth the price. Please go here.

Desserts were all very delicious…read more $7.95 pecan $13 for banana $9 for ube Although they were pricey I think it was worth it. All 3 pastries we got lived up to the hype. We got lucky and there was a very short line outside the time we went and got our pastries right away. Would definitely love to try the food next time.

chicken adobo ($19) mushroom adobo ($19)…read more - rating 2 together since they're essentially the same except one is mushroom and the other is chicken - mushroom was extremely underwhelming; the flavor was a bit odd and it didn't bring out the natural aroma of the mushroom at all; instead it tasted like something that would made me dislike mushroom even more if I was in my anti mushroom era - chicken thigh wasn't the most juicy and a bit tough; i was shocked because chicken thigh is literally one of the juiciest parts of chicken and not once in my life have my home cooked chicken thighs been tough; while the sauce was pretty good it wasnt anything noteworthy - now.. all the garlic rice ive had from other filipino spots usually taste pretty similar to one another, but this one was more so just rice not garlic rice; the rice should be clearly separated from one another but it was all clumpy with no garlicky flavor - every bite made me wonder how this 2 michelin star came about breakfast sando with longanisa, egg, cheese ($12) + hashbrown ($3.5) - this is the best entree we've tried - i like the cheese, egg, and loganisa combo; savory, not too cheesy, not too salty, and not too heavy - this dish wouldn't be complete if the hashbrown was missing though as it added a necessary crunchy texture; if it wasn't for the hashbrown, this mightve tasted more plain with a boring soft texture - we thought it was a bit concerning that the hashbrown wasn't automatically added but was presented as an add-on; it would've been an average sando with nothing memorable... so hashbrown is a must - highly recommend this one even though it doesn't look appealing ube & huckleberry basque cake ($9) - the blend of ube and huckleberry was genius; it was a thin layer of lightly sweetened ube mixed with a bit of sourness from the huckleberry jam - the layer was just right and paired perfectly with the crispy crunchy exterior tart - im a fan and would get again truffle croissant ($16) - bombastic price but i appreciate the fact that they use real fresh truffle - nevertheless, the ingredient wasn't put to its best use... truffle itself is already such strong and decadent flavor, when using it you should be extra careful not to use it excessively and the care here was lacking - truffle cream filling was so overpowering it will leave you horizontal and defeated after 3 bites - the croissant was also lacking; it almost got no flakes and was dry and stale - first bite was not bad from the surprisingly strong aroma but 3 bites would be the end of era for me manila fog ($7.15) - im a fan of this latte; it's hojicha based with a dash of cardamom flavor and pandan cream on top that isn't too sweet - i slurped it up real quick rating: 3/5 - overall it is not bad! Don't fret! But waiting 2 hours in line for this on a weekday morning and knowing this spot has 2 michelin stars, i had higher expectations - i wouldn't say anything is particularly memorable and nothing was perfect except for the ube & huckleberry basque cake; the dishes were either lacking in flavor or texture - service was quick and welcoming - very homey cozy ambiance with tons of natural lighting; i felt so comfortable dining here - the most surprising part is this place being so hyped up when anything in la & ny could easily taste better and more authentic IG: @nom.noms.only

Cool place with beautiful outdoor seating like a proper cafe. The bagel was light and crispy. The…read morelatte was a nice with all the fancy art on top. Oh and the almond croissant was ok. I'd say a bit too much almond paste instead of having more of an almond flavor baked in, like the best ones I've had. Oh, so the birds can get pretty aggressive. They are totally coming after my food as I say outside. I asked for one of those birds shu fans and that made a huge difference. Otherwise I was swatting them the whole time. Glad they obliged. It did take a couple of requests.

SERVICE Photo-fun and easy to catch your eye while walking…read moreby. Server was fine. Located downtown so not a place I would go out of my way to get to. FOOD Ordered the lemon tart and boy was it waaaayyyyy too sweet for me. I too dislike coconut and believe it was part of the crust. At least that is what I thought I was tasting. That was on me I guess for not asking. I'm sure the other items are good, but it was not what I hoped for personally. WELL I guess I'd return, but not going out of my way.

I've been on the hunt to find the best bakeries in Chicago and had been dying to visit Fat Peach…read morefor awhile after seeing rave reviews! Let me tell you, it was all I hoped it could be and more. The storefront was pretty small with a few tables- between the size, hours, and popularity (they were only open a few days a week and closed at 2pm), I suspected that the shop sold out often. I went on a weekday and there was still a good selection of pastries left around 11am. The staff was super nice and helpful as I struggled to make a decision. They shared that the strawberry milk croissant was their bestseller, so I opted for that. It was filled with fresh strawberry mascarpone and fresh strawberry puree. Despite the croissant's decadent appearance, it was not at all too sweet. I'm not typically the biggest croissant fan (I know, I know, no one is perfect) but this pastry blew me away. The filling was super generous without overpowering the delicate dough, which was baked to crispy perfection. Sadly, I don't get to the area often, but I will 100% be back asap to try more of the menu. Run- don't walk to pay a visit!

We went on a Monday around 12pm. We luckily made it in time for their very last mystery box and…read moresecond to last pastry. The mystery box has an assortment of day old savory and sweet pastries. You can try different pastries for good value, and taste is not bad for one day old. The strawberry cream pastry we got obviously tasted fresh though, and I liked how the cream was fluffy and not too sweet. No restroom, cash, or wifi though. It's a very small space with 3 tables. The employee was kind to us.

Holy freakin best bakery in the nation! Sugar Moon is a local fave in Logan Square--and for all the…read morereasons possible. They make scrumptious cookies, pastries, danishes, chai cinnamon rolls, the whole shebang. Our eyes were nonstop drooling over all of the fresh goodies. I had such a hard time choosing, but knew I had to get the corn flake espresso cookie (SO FRICKIN AMAZING) the textures were elite, and the potato focaccia. The southwest hash brioche was friggin incredible. They were very generous with the sweet potato, WHOLE EGG, and veg. Like seriously, with the cost of groceries skyrocketing, I can't believe I got a whole bit of egg white and yolk. You must eat your goodies warm, the initial crunch had me in a chokehold. They also had a vegan focaccia which my friends appreciated. There's street parking and expect lines. Inside isn't super spacious, but the line does move. Bring sunnies and a book if you don't like to stand around. We got here before they opened on a Saturday morning and only had to wait like 15mins. They also sell cute lil Sugar Moon merch like fun tshirts and cards. Would 100% come back to get morning pastries from them. Super queer friendly as well. MUST visit.

Ugh, I dream about their chai rolls. And that espresso cornflake crunch cookie! Obscene…read more You can't go wrong with anything here. I will say the savory items are definitely on the salty side though. I wish they were 20% less salty! I had ordered the miso mushroom brioche, asparagus foccaccia, and poblano brioche. It's worth the trek and the line. You'll probably end up eating from the box on the curb nearby, since inside seating is TIGHT. I live in SF and we don't mess around when it comes to bakeries. I will be returning to Sugar Moon next time I'm in Chicago. Wait for me, my love.

I'm so excited to finally try Magnolia! There were so many different options and everyone can find…read moresomething they like here. I got the confetti cake slice and a chocolate cupcake. I didn't expect the confetti cake slice to have cream cheese frosting (which I thought was an unusual choice), but I think it worked! The chocolate cupcake was okay - not the best I've had, but was still pretty good. Prices are a little steep - could be due to the name brand of the company. Bakery was cute and clean. Service was nice!

Window shopping at Magnolia bakery. Banana pudding bar, yes please!…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

The pastries at bittersweet will never disappoint. I grew up going to this bakery and the quality…read morehas never wavered. The quiche is always fantastic, and anything out of the pastry case is a must. Drinks are good as well! Such a cozy spot to grab coffee with a friend (or give in to the temptation of snagging a pastry on your way to the brown line)

Just sad I didn't discover this pastry shop sooner! On a Friday afternoon, they were bustling! They…read morehad some different indoor seating options, most of which were occupied by either people working or friends chatting. It was a pleasant atmosphere and cute decor, but I ended up taking my goods to go. It was hard to decide between all the enticing options but the friendly woman working the register pointed me to their popular chocolate cake and it did not disappoint! More of a mousse than a cake but it was rich and utterly divine. I also tried their spinach feta croissant, which was ok but I'm not convinced the right vessel for that filling. I also appreciated some of their baked goods were reasonable prices so you could easily try something for under $5 or alternatively splurge for the finer pastries.